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Egretta novaehollandiae

3 White-faced Heron at Fyshwick, ACT

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Identification history

Egretta novaehollandiae	25 Apr 2023	michaelb
Egretta novaehollandiae	24 Apr 2023	CarbonAI
Egretta novaehollandiae	24 Apr 2023	JimL

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Negotiating new Hunting & Territorial agreement… Two individuals had been feeding separately before one moved over temporarily for a short dance, then returned to its eastern feeding ground.

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Gallinago hardwickii (Latham's Snipe) at Fyshwick, ACT - 28 Sep 2023 by Thurstan

Pachycephala pectoralis (Golden Whistler) at Fyshwick, ACT - 15 Sep 2023 by RodDeb

Egretta novaehollandiae (White-faced Heron) at Fyshwick, ACT - 15 Sep 2023 by RodDeb

Stictonetta naevosa (Freckled Duck) at Fyshwick, ACT - 15 Sep 2023 by RodDeb

Cyprinus carpio (Common Carp) at Fyshwick, ACT - 15 Sep 2023 by RodDeb

Haliaeetus leucogaster (White-bellied Sea-Eagle) at Fyshwick, ACT - 15 Sep 2023 by RodDeb

Noctuidae unclassified IMMATURE moth (Immature Noctuidae Moth) at Fyshwick, ACT - 9 Sep 2023 by Christine

Pachycephala pectoralis (Golden Whistler) at Fyshwick, ACT - 6 Sep 2023 by RodDeb

Tyto alba (Barn Owl) at Fyshwick, ACT - 26 Aug 2023 by SandraH

Egretta novaehollandiae (White-faced Heron) at Fyshwick, ACT - 25 Aug 2023 by RodDeb

Poodytes gramineus (Little Grassbird) at Fyshwick, ACT - 16 Aug 2023 by RodDeb

Porphyrio melanotus (Australasian Swamphen) at Fyshwick, ACT - 8 Aug 2023 by MatthewFrawley

Fulica atra (Eurasian Coot) at Fyshwick, ACT - 8 Aug 2023 by MatthewFrawley

Neochmia temporalis (Red-browed Finch) at Fyshwick, ACT - 8 Aug 2023 by MatthewFrawley

Malurus cyaneus (Superb Fairywren) at Fyshwick, ACT - 24 Jul 2023 by JimL

Poodytes gramineus (Little Grassbird) at Fyshwick, ACT - 24 Jul 2023 by JimL

Fulica atra (Eurasian Coot) at Fyshwick, ACT - 24 Jul 2023 by JimL

Tachybaptus novaehollandiae (Australasian Grebe) at Fyshwick, ACT - 24 Jul 2023 by JimL

Aythya australis (Hardhead) at Fyshwick, ACT - 24 Jul 2023 by JimL

Porphyrio melanotus (Australasian Swamphen) at Fyshwick, ACT - 24 Jul 2023 by JimL

Cygnus atratus (Black Swan) at Fyshwick, ACT - 24 Jul 2023 by JimL

Misgurnus anguillicaudatus (Oriental Weatherloach) at Fyshwick, ACT - 21 Jul 2023 by roymcd

Turdus merula (Eurasian Blackbird) at Fyshwick, ACT - 19 Jul 2023 by RodDeb

Macropus giganteus (Eastern Grey Kangaroo) at Fyshwick, ACT - 13 Jul 2023 by JimL

Poodytes gramineus (Little Grassbird) at Fyshwick, ACT - 30 Jun 2023 by RodDeb

Porphyrio melanotus (Australasian Swamphen) at Fyshwick, ACT - 18 Jun 2023 by MatthewFrawley

Fulica atra (Eurasian Coot) at Fyshwick, ACT - 18 Jun 2023 by MatthewFrawley

Anas superciliosa (Pacific Black Duck) at Fyshwick, ACT - 18 Jun 2023 by MatthewFrawley

Hydromys chrysogaster (Rakali or Water Rat) at Fyshwick, ACT - 16 Jun 2023 by RodDeb

Malurus cyaneus (Superb Fairywren) at Fyshwick, ACT - 19 May 2023 by AlisonMilton

Poodytes gramineus (Little Grassbird) at Fyshwick, ACT - 13 May 2023 by RodDeb

Malurus cyaneus (Superb Fairywren) at Fyshwick, ACT - 24 Apr 2023 by JimL

Microcarbo melanoleucos (Little Pied Cormorant) at Fyshwick, ACT - 24 Apr 2023 by JimL

Tachybaptus novaehollandiae (Australasian Grebe) at Fyshwick, ACT - 23 Apr 2023 by JimL

Cisticola exilis (Golden-headed Cisticola) at Fyshwick, ACT - 23 Apr 2023 by KaleenBruce

Ptilotula penicillata (White-plumed Honeyeater) at Fyshwick, ACT - 23 Apr 2023 by KaleenBruce

Malurus cyaneus (Superb Fairywren) at Fyshwick, ACT - 23 Apr 2023 by KaleenBruce

Bubulcus ibis (Cattle Egret) at Fyshwick, ACT - 16 Apr 2023 by TomW

Stictonetta naevosa (Freckled Duck) at Fyshwick, ACT - 9 Apr 2023 by TomW

Ardea alba (Great Egret) at Fyshwick, ACT - 9 Apr 2023 by RodDeb

Stictonetta naevosa (Freckled Duck) at Fyshwick, ACT - 8 Apr 2023 by RodDeb

Stictonetta naevosa (Freckled Duck) at Fyshwick, ACT - 8 Apr 2023 by patrickcox

Aythya australis (Hardhead) at Fyshwick, ACT - 8 Apr 2023 by MatthewFrawley

Fulica atra (Eurasian Coot) at Fyshwick, ACT - 8 Apr 2023 by MatthewFrawley

Porphyrio melanotus (Australasian Swamphen) at Fyshwick, ACT - 8 Apr 2023 by MatthewFrawley

Anas superciliosa (Pacific Black Duck) at Fyshwick, ACT - 8 Apr 2023 by MatthewFrawley

Gallinula tenebrosa (Dusky Moorhen) at Fyshwick, ACT - 8 Apr 2023 by MatthewFrawley

Unplaced suasaria (Unplaced suasaria) at Fyshwick, ACT - 25 Mar 2023 by Hejor1

Chironomidae (family) (Non-biting Midge) at Fyshwick, ACT - 25 Mar 2023 by Hejor1

Hypoblemum griseum (Jumping spider) at Fyshwick, ACT - 25 Mar 2023 by Hejor1

Cygnus atratus (Black Swan) at Fyshwick, ACT - 25 Mar 2023 by Hejor1

Cnaphalocrocis poeyalis (Lesser rice leaf-roller) at Fyshwick, ACT - 25 Mar 2023 by Hejor1

Aphididae (family) (Unidentified aphid) at Fyshwick, ACT - 25 Mar 2023 by Hejor1

Taeniogonalos sp. (genus) (A hyperparasitic wasp) at Fyshwick, ACT - 25 Mar 2023 by Hejor1

Lampona sp. (genus) (White-tailed spider) at Fyshwick, ACT - 25 Mar 2023 by Hejor1

Dermestidae sp. (family) (Dermestid, carpet or hide beetles) at Fyshwick, ACT - 25 Mar 2023 by Hejor1

Lepidoptera unclassified ADULT moth at Fyshwick, ACT - 24 Mar 2023 by Hejor1

Lampropholis delicata (Delicate Skink) at Fyshwick, ACT - 24 Mar 2023 by RodDeb

Trichosurus vulpecula (Common Brushtail Possum) at Fyshwick, ACT - 15 Mar 2023 by RodDeb

Synoicus ypsilophorus (Brown Quail) at Fyshwick, ACT - 15 Mar 2023 by RodDeb

Zapornia tabuensis (Spotless Crake) at Fyshwick, ACT - 13 Mar 2023 by Kenp12

Ardea alba (Great Egret) at Fyshwick, ACT - 11 Mar 2023 by TomW

Egretta novaehollandiae (White-faced Heron) at Fyshwick, ACT - 7 Mar 2023 by RodDeb

Oryctolagus cuniculus (European Rabbit) at Fyshwick, ACT - 5 Mar 2023 by Christine

Sericornis frontalis (White-browed Scrubwren) at Fyshwick, ACT - 1 Mar 2023 by RodDeb

Ptilotula penicillata (White-plumed Honeyeater) at Fyshwick, ACT - 27 Feb 2023 by AlisonMilton

Cisticola exilis (Golden-headed Cisticola) at Fyshwick, ACT - 27 Feb 2023 by AlisonMilton

Macropus giganteus (Eastern Grey Kangaroo) at Fyshwick, ACT - 27 Feb 2023 by AlisonMilton

Egretta novaehollandiae (White-faced Heron) at Fyshwick, ACT - 27 Feb 2023 by AlisonMilton

Chrysococcyx lucidus (Shining Bronze-Cuckoo) at Fyshwick, ACT - 24 Feb 2023 by RodDeb

Cygnus atratus (Black Swan) at Fyshwick, ACT - 20 Feb 2023 by RodDeb

Doratifera quadriguttata (Four-spotted Cup Moth) at Fyshwick, ACT - 18 Feb 2023 by Cristy1676

Eurystomus orientalis (Dollarbird) at Fyshwick, ACT - 6 Feb 2023 by RodDeb

Chelodina longicollis (Eastern Long-necked Turtle) at Fyshwick, ACT - 3 Feb 2023 by RodDeb

Limnodynastes sp. (A swamp frog) at Fyshwick, ACT - 3 Feb 2023 by RodDeb

Psephotus haematonotus (Red-rumped Parrot) at Fyshwick, ACT - 22 Jan 2023 by WildReverence

Chelodina longicollis (Eastern Long-necked Turtle) at Fyshwick, ACT - 21 Jan 2023 by Christine

Phylidonyris novaehollandiae (New Holland Honeyeater) at Fyshwick, ACT - 14 Jan 2023 by JimL

Malurus cyaneus (Superb Fairywren) at Fyshwick, ACT - 14 Jan 2023 by JimL

Vulpes vulpes (Red Fox) at Fyshwick, ACT - 14 Jan 2023 by JimL

Bursaria spinosa (Native Blackthorn) at Fyshwick, ACT - 14 Jan 2023 by JimL

Chauliognathus lugubris (Plague Soldier Beetle) at Fyshwick, ACT - 31 Dec 2022 by MatthewFrawley

Paropsis pictipennis (Tea-tree button beetle) at Fyshwick, ACT - 31 Dec 2022 by MatthewFrawley

Oryctolagus cuniculus (European Rabbit) at Fyshwick, ACT - 31 Dec 2022 by MatthewFrawley

Lythrum salicaria (Purple Loosestrife) at Fyshwick, ACT - 31 Dec 2022 by MatthewFrawley

Phalacrocorax sulcirostris (Little Black Cormorant) at Fyshwick, ACT - 23 Dec 2022 by RodDeb

Egretta novaehollandiae (White-faced Heron) at Fyshwick, ACT - 16 Dec 2022 by RodDeb

Acrocephalus australis (Australian Reed-Warbler) at Fyshwick, ACT - 10 Dec 2022 by JimL

Rhipidura leucophrys (Willie Wagtail) at Fyshwick, ACT - 10 Dec 2022 by JimL

Cygnus atratus (Black Swan) at Fyshwick, ACT - 10 Dec 2022 by JimL

Anas gracilis (Grey Teal) at Fyshwick, ACT - 6 Dec 2022 by RodDeb

Zanda funerea (Yellow-tailed Black-Cockatoo) at Fyshwick, ACT - 6 Dec 2022 by RodDeb

Hypoblemum griseum (Jumping spider) at Fyshwick, ACT - 2 Dec 2022 by RodDeb

Rhipidura albiscapa (Grey Fantail) at Fyshwick, ACT - 2 Dec 2022 by RodDeb

Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Fyshwick, ACT - 25 Nov 2022 by RodDeb

Eurema smilax (Small Grass-yellow) at Fyshwick, ACT - 18 Nov 2022 by RodDeb

Eurema smilax (Small Grass-yellow) at Fyshwick, ACT - 18 Nov 2022 by rawshorty

Artamus cyanopterus (Dusky Woodswallow) at Fyshwick, ACT - 18 Nov 2022 by RodDeb

Rhipidura leucophrys (Willie Wagtail) at Fyshwick, ACT - 8 Nov 2022 by AlisonMilton

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Species information

Egretta novaehollandiae Scientific name
White-faced Heron Common name
Not Sensitive
Local Native
Non-Invasive

Sighting information

2 Abundance
24 Apr 2023 12:12 PM Recorded on
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